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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 318.24 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 318.24 and 109.36 is: 164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 318.24 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/318.24 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 318.24 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 34,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,802.73/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.16

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